Gaden Shartse Monastic College is situated amid lush green hills and jungle in the remote countryside of southern India. It was founded in 1969 as an effort to re¬-establish one of the great monastic traditions of Tibet. A small group of elder monks and fifteen young boys, all of whom had managed to escape the destruction in Tibet, settled on land given to them by the Indian government in Mundgod, Karnataka. Today the college is at the forefront of the revival of Tibetan Monastic education, with more than 1600 resident students, teachers, scholars, and spiritual practitioners. More than 70% of the members are between the ages of 10 and 25 and 80% of these were born in Tibet. To this day, young monks arrive at the Monastery weekly from Tibet, seeking shelter and education. Due to the success of the academic program and the quality of the teachers at the monastery, Gaden Shartse has established a reputation as being the leader in the field of Buddhist and Tibetan studies. The lamas and monks will take us on a photographic tour of the Gaden Shartse Monastery, talk about a day in their lives, show us how they learn analytical thinking through debate and perform chants that will give the audience a sampling of how their voices are used to make prayers and offerings. This is a fundraiser for the Monastery and the recommended donation is $20.00, but no one will be turned away. This is one of five nightly events running from August 16-20, 2017.Click here for the event website

Gaden Shartse Monastic College is situated amid lush green hills and jungle in the remote countryside of southern India. It was founded in 1969 as an
more...0 effort to re¬-establish one of the great monastic traditions of Tibet. A small group of elder monks and fifteen young boys, all of whom had managed to escape the destruction in Tibet, settled on land given to them by the Indian government in Mundgod, Karnataka. Today the college is at the forefront of the revival of Tibetan Monastic education, with more than 1600 resident students, teachers, scholars, and spiritual practitioners. More than 70% of the members are between the ages of 10 and 25 and 80% of these were born in Tibet. To this day, young monks arrive at the Monastery weekly from Tibet, seeking shelter and education. Due to the success of the academic program and the quality of the teachers at the monastery, Gaden Shartse has established a reputation as being the leader in the field of Buddhist and Tibetan studies. The lamas and monks will take us on a photographic tour of the Gaden Shartse Monastery, talk about a day in their lives, show us how they learn analytical thinking through debate and perform chants that will give the audience a sampling of how their voices are used to make prayers and offerings. This is a fundraiser for the Monastery and the recommended donation is $20.00, but no one will be turned away. This is one of five nightly events running from August 16-20, 2017.

Telluride’s most eclectic fest where experts, enthusiasts and scientists explore fungi — edible, medicinal, toxic and psychoactive.
more...0 There’s a fabulous costume parade, woodland expeditions for edible mushrooms with world renown mycologists, cooking classes, cultivation and crafts classes, lectures on medicinals and many other topics, and the Mushroom Cook-off with mycobrews, live music and a vendor’s fair with all things FUNgi. More than three dozen presenters, instructors, and foray leaders and more than 150 events (culinary, cultivation, wild mushroom forays and IDs, lectures from world experts), plus 3 movies, 2 live bands, the amazing costume parade and so much more = the largest wild mushroom festival in North America! All this takes place in the gorgeous Colorado Rocky Mountains and historic town of Telluride.
Tickets may be purchased for individual events and lectures, day passes or full festival passes plus the parade is FREE!
The full schedule can be seen here https://2017telluridemushroomfestival.sched.com/
Save money by purchasing tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2017-telluride-mushroom-festival-tickets-32458553407
Telluride Mushroom Festival 2017 specials for locals and free events include:
1. Locals 3 punch passes for sale at the box office for $25 for anyone from the 4 corners region with valid ID and proof of address. Keynotes not included.
2. Free workshops in Elk's park Thursday thru Saturday at 10:00 am.
3. Evening entertainment events at the Sheridan Opera House for $10 for general admission (free for single day and full pass attendees).
4. The Mushroom Extravaganza at the Oak Street Gondola Plaza on Thursday 8/17 is free to everyone. Music and food with a cash bar.
5. The costume parade, drumming & dancing on Saturday 8/119 is free to everyone and not to be missed!

Vajravidarin is a ritual of purification and has three stages: purification and removing of negativities; removing subtle negative imprints; and
more...0 offering protection.The vajra master will take the form of this Buddha of Purification and use his power to cleanse participants.

Will Whalen brings out a driving rock and heavy blues sound that gets a crowd up and moving. Using a loop station, vocal harmonies, and in-your-face
more...0 effects to make a full band sound, this is a show you don't want to miss!

Please join us in Tomlinson Library for a Georgia O’Keeffe Chautauqua hosted by Museums of Western Colorado, Two Rivers Chautauqua, and
more...0 Colorado Mesa University. All are welcomed, free admission, light refreshments will be served.
Georgia O’Keeffe is recognized as an iconic figure who represents an essential part of the American Dream, and one of the most original painters America has ever produced. Her vivid visual vocabulary – sensuous flowers, bleached bones, red sky and white clouds – has had a lasting influence on American art in this century. Georgia O’Keeffe will be portrayed by Nan Colton, a playwright, director, storyteller, actress, and arts educator who has performed and lectured professionally on stages throughout South Africa, Great Britain, and the United States.
For more information, please email or call Sylvia Rael at srael@coloradomesa.edu or 970.248.1029.

The Great Eclipse of 2017 - Does it have a message for you?
Bring your birth info (date, time and place) and come see what it’s all about with
more...0 professional astrologer Dulce Bell-Bulley MA CHT
751 Horizon Ct, Grand Junction CO
Pick your day and time:
Friday August 18th at 7:00 PM OR Saturday August 19th at 1:00 PM
$35 at the door or $25 received by 8/16.
Mail check or money order to 751 Horizon Ct, Suite 247, Grand Junction CO 81506

The lamas will give a presentation on Tibetan Art—its history, aesthetics, and symbolism—while also discussing the spiritual significance
more...0 of ritual cakes, and demonstrating how to make them out of barley flour.